National Guitar
by Glenn DiPaola
Title
National Guitar
Artist
Glenn DiPaola
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
From the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN, this guitar was inspired by Hawaiian guitar music. Bonnie Dodd played this steel-bodied National resonator guitar in the 1930's. The instrument has a tri-cone resonator system that makes it several times louder than a standard acoustic guitar. It is my favorite image from my Nashville work.
- Featured image on the Beauty Captured group gallery.
- Featured image on PhotosRUs group gallery.
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October 26th, 2013
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Comments (21)
Linda Lees
I would never have thought that this guitar was as old as it is, it must have been quite a progressive design when first made. Wonderful composition and lighting Glenn! L/F
Glenn DiPaola replied:
Thank you very much Linda. The design is pure art deco, which is a favorite of mine. Great that they paired it with the violin. This image, and 3 other instrument images, are all in my area of the house where I have my own instruments. This remains my favorite of the 4.
Laurie Search
This is so gorgeous and elegant, Glenn!! Beautiful composition and lighting!! Excellent work, my friend!!!! :))))vf
Glenn DiPaola replied:
Thanks very much Laurie. I have never tired of seeing this image on my wall. The 4 instrument images I capture in this great place were a bit of a challenge. I was so happy when I got home and saw they all worked out as hoped for.
Sunil Kapadia
Wonderful capture with lovely texture, design and lighting. Love the colors too. L/F
Glenn DiPaola replied:
Thanks very much Sunil. I appreciate your kind words. It is one of my favorite images.
Dee Browning
Wow! Love how this image was captured. The partial instrument on the right accents the main one.
Glenn DiPaola replied:
Thanks very much Dee. This is my favorite image from my Nashville work. It was a good pairing from the museum folks. Nice that you chose this one as I just printed it at 20" today for the first time. Looks great big. I'm going to put 3 or 4 of my Nashville instrument images up on the wall in the room where I have my guitars.
Sandi Mikuse
Ha! Now that is some guitar, Glenn! You have great light in this image...great shot of this oldie but goodie! L
Glenn DiPaola replied:
Thanks Sandi. I really like the way these look, so art deco. I've never played with one though.
Linda Phelps
V. Thanks for the history about his guitar. I love the design elements in it. Interesting lighting.
Glenn DiPaola replied:
Thanks Linda. I have seen these over the years, but as you point out, the lighting was too good to pass on. I liked it next to the old violin too. I could shoot a few more comps on the National - it is great design.
Glenn DiPaola
Thanks Ella for selecting this as a Featured Image on the Beauty Captured group gallery.
Glenn DiPaola
Thanks Carol and Lucinda. These National Steel guitars are so nicely designed I could shoot lots of details on them.